Bidding war for England star: Bayern join the race | OneFootball

Marc Guehi is one of the most sought-after central defenders in Europe. In addition to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Juventus Turin, FC Bayern is also reportedly closely monitoring the 25-year-old. According to current reports, a bidding war could ignite in the summer of 2026.

Last summer, Guehi was on the verge of a move to FC Liverpool. However, the deal fell through at the last minute. As the Mirror reports, it is almost impossible that the defender will leave Crystal Palace in the winter. Guehi has reaffirmed his commitment to Palace for the current season. A transfer could only become realistic next summer.

Guehi as a Bayern option for the defense

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The matter is being intensively discussed at the German record champions. Sporting director Max Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany are dealing with the question of whether the central defense needs to be strengthened next year. Although Minjae Kim, Jonathan Tah, Hiroki Ito, and Dayot Upamecano are four established defenders in the squad, there are some uncertainties.

Upamecano is hesitating to extend his contract, Kim has not yet managed to secure a regular place, and Ito has to fight his way back after his long injury break. Guehi, on the other hand, brings plenty of Premier League experience and is known for his strong play and tough tackling – attributes that could be well used in Munich's central defense.

Competition from Europe puts pressure

A possible Bayern advance remains anything but easy. Above all, Liverpool is said to still have good chances of signing him and currently feels at an advantage in the Guehi poker. But the international competition is not sleeping: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona as well as the Italian heavyweights Inter Milan and Juventus Turin are also closely watching the defender, as transfer insider Christian Falk reports.

It is clear: As soon as Guehi signals that he is open to a transfer, a bidding war among the top European clubs is likely to begin. For Bayern, it would be an opportunity to sign a Champions League-level defender – provided they are willing to dig deep into their pockets. Even if Guehi is available on a free transfer in the summer of 2026, a signing bonus for the player's side will be due.

Whether FCB really enters the race could also depend on how the current season develops and whether Kompany relies on Upamecano and Kim in the long term.

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